1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 254 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Falcon | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Falcon | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
