1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1971 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 320 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1971 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2830 mm |