1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 16 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 37 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |