2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 20 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor. 1988 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 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:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Meteor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |