1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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:
| 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 500 Mondial | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1100 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |
