1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 435 kg more than 1975 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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 2003 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Falcon |
Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 59 L |