1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 415 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 90 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |