1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 63 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 873 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 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 2013 Ford Taurus 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. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2868 mm |
