2001 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 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 (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 432 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, 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 (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 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:
2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 147 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | LPG |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |