1977 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 592 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |
