2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 12 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (188 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1988 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 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:
2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Meteor |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |