1987 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (130 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (176 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 90 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
