1951 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 30 kg more than 1981 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:
1951 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Falcon |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |