1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 28 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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.
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1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |