1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1958 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.
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1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | 12 M |
Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |