1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1953 Ford Prefect is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1950 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |