1947 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 86 kg more than 1990 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:
1947 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Falcon |
Year Released | 1947 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |