1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
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. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 1942 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Fairlane | 6C |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
