1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1980 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 312 is newer by 30 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 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1980 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 1900 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 508 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 12300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
