1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2004 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2004 Ford Maverick is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Maverick (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Maverick weights approximately 545 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 2004 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Maverick 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, 2004 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2004 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |