1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 342 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Falcon |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |