1988 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 33. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 209 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 33. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 74.7 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 56 L |