2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (205 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (322 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 1994 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. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 159 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 205 HP |
Torque | 322 Nm | 357 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |