1983 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV (154 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 300 kg more than 1983 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV. (203 Nm). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1983 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.

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