1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1988 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 33 (129 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1988 Ford Meteor 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. 1988 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
