1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1979 Ford LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | LTD |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |