1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 450 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 365 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1530 kg |