1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2001 Ford 49
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 51 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 198 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2001 Ford 49 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. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2001 Ford 49 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | 49 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 3899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1298 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |