1995 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
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 (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1988 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 has manual transmission. 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 145 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |