1982 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1982 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 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. 1982 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. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 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 |