1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |