2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (221 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane.

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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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