1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |