1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1957 Ford 12 M is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 600 kg more than 1957 Ford 12 M. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 12 M | 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 12 M | 6C |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
