1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 374 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Junior | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |