1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2005 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 55 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 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 110 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Because 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2005 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 124 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |