1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 9 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6.
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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |