1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 265 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 2001 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Falcon |
Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 59 L |