1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1987 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 Ford Telstar. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Telstar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1987 Ford Telstar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Telstar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. 1987 Ford Telstar has automatic transmission and 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1987 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Telstar |
Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |