1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1949 Ford Custom
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Custom would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1949 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Custom.
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:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1949 Ford Custom | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Custom |
Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |