1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2007 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2007 Ford Bantam is newer by 57 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, 2007 Ford Bantam (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2007 Ford Bantam.
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, 2007 Ford Bantam, 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 2007 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2007 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 176 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 | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
