1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1982 Ford Limited

To start off, 1982 Ford Limited is newer by 32 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Limited weights approximately 650 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. 1982 Ford Limited has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 1982 Ford Limited
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 1900 Limited
Year Released 1950 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1884 cc 4947 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 90 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 5470 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2910 mm


 

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