1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | SZ | Falcon |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |