1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1955 Ford F
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford F would be higher. At 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford F (156 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford F should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford F weights approximately 870 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1955 Ford F | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 90 | F |
Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3000 mm |