1990 Ford Laser vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Ford Laser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1990 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1990 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Laser. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Laser | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Laser | 164 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |