1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 845 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159.

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. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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