1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 540 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Falcon |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |