1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 200 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1970 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
