1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1959 Ford 12 M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1959 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:
| 1959 Ford 12 M | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 12 M | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
