1984 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1959 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1984 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. 1959 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1959 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2094 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3000 mm |