1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1955 Ford 12 M is newer by 5 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 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 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:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
