1990 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 37 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
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, 2007 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164. (264 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | 2007 Ford Focus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 164 | Focus |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2522 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |