1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1977 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1977 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Falcon weights approximately 300 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1977 Ford Falcon (263 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1977 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfetta | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1380 kg |
