1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1969 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 2,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1969 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1969 Ford Fairlane. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1969 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |