1982 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 340 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1981 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
