1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 715 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ford Fairlane 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 1984 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1984 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfasud | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |
