1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 556 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1984 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2950 mm |
