1962 Ferrari 156 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 156 is newer by 9 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, 1962 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 156.
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:
| 1962 Ferrari 156 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 156 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2710 mm |
