1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1996 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1996 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Galaxy (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 544 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Galaxy (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1996 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 145 | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
