1995 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 145 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |