1969 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 16 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 520 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (363 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 365 GTC | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
