1945 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1955 Ford 12 M is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | 12 M |
Year Released | 1945 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |