1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate vs. 1996 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP) has 113 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 330 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. (163 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate. 1996 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo Graduate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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