1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 283 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Alfa Romeo 164 2012 Ford Falcon
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 164 Falcon
Year Released 1987 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 192 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.6 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.3:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1365 kg 1648 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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