1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2006 Ford Ka
To start off, 2006 Ford Ka 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ka weights approximately 40 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.
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, 2006 Ford Ka, 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2006 Ford Ka | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Ka |
Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |