1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2000 Ford TS-50

To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 75 (251 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Alfa Romeo 75 2000 Ford TS-50
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 75 TS-50
Year Released 1990 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 1989 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 189 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 175 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1305 kg 1208 kg
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 132 L


 

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