1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 85 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 250 GTO | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
