1945 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1959 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1959 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Fairlane (168 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 694 kg more than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1959 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1959 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1945 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2094 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |