1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 138 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:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1750 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |