1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1953 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:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 33 Stradale | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1620 mm |
