1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1964 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 170 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.

Because 1964 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.

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