1985 Ferrari F1 156 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 32 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 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 679 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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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1985 Ferrari F1 156 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | F1 156 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 769 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |