1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 535 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 59 L |