1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 70 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | RZ | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
