1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 724 kg more than 1968 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |
