1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1994 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 44 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F512 M (440 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F512 M weights approximately 355 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, 1994 Ferrari F512 M (499 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F512 M 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 | 1994 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 1900 | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 440 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| 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 | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
