1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair

To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 81 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.

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 1965 Ford Corsair
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 1900 Corsair
Year Released 1955 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1974 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 114 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 72.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 950 kg 1031 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 45 L


 

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