1950 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 185 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 6C | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
