1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 330 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 1998 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. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 90 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2391 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |