1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1955 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:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1900 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 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 | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
