1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 25 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Falcon | 6C |
Year Released | 1976 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |