1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1961 Ford Prefect is newer by 8 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 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Prefect | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
