1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 270 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |