1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 705 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Navajo | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1575 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 |
