1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 515 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 2005 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 2005 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |