2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159, 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 20.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 700 kg |