1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 561 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Falcon |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1581 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2930 mm |