1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 550 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Navajo | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
