1984 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 1971 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 510 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna, 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Arna.

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