1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 404 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |