1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 340 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 145 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
