1991 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1987 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 116 L |
