1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 550 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |