1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1968 Ford Fairlane 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane 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 Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 310 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2960 mm |