1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 24 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), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 215 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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
| 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 | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
