1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Falcon | 6C |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1939 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
