1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2009 Ford Explorer

To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (399 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.

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, 2009 Ford Explorer (369 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 2009 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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