1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (45 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Ford Fiesta | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Fiesta | Alfa 6 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |