1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1952 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1952 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1952 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:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1952 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
