1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1956 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1956 Ford 12 M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 1,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1956 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1956 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GP 159 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |