1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 40 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 630 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1995 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2930 mm |
