1943 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 25 kg more than 1976 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. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 6C | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2442 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |
