1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 343 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |