1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 218 kg more than 1987 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |