1997 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford 2000 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Ford 2000 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 145 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
