1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 18 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 19 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (81 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (132 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | 17 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 132 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |