1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 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 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1530 kg |