1997 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 9 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (139 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Meteor |
Year Released | 1997 | 1988 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |