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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 343 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (146 Nm @ 4000 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 | 1570 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |