1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 505 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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. 1999 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |