1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (216 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 828 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
