1943 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Falcon |
Year Released | 1943 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |