1991 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 350 kg more than 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ.
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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ has manual transmission. 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | SZ | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |
