1992 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1998 Ford Contour
To start off, 1998 Ford Contour is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. (120 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155.
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, 1998 Ford Contour (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1998 Ford Contour | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 155 | Contour |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |