1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon 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 50 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon.
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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon 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 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |