1994 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 440 kg more than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145, 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. 1995 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 has manual transmission. 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 145 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
