1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is newer by 7 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 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 446 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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 | 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 1900 | 801 F1 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
