1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 363 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000. (176 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2000 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 228 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1007 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2830 mm |