1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 835 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2930 mm |