1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 570 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 2011 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 2011 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 2011 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. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |