1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 and 1995 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 735 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (332 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146. (115 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 146 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
