1992 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo RZ (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo RZ should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 250 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo RZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | RZ | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
