1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2006 Ford F-350

To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 56 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 150 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 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 2006 Ford F-350
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 1900 F-350
Year Released 1950 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1884 cc 5407 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 90 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 5880 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3610 mm


 

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