1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 36 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 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 185 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 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 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | 208 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |