1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1954 Ford 12 M is newer by 4 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 53 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1954 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:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
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 | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |