1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 630 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Fairlane | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
