1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 281 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
