1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 260 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 1988 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. 1988 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 90 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
