1990 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (264 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1989 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 164 | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
