1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 452 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
