1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1955 Ford F
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 31 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 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford F should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford F weights approximately 880 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1955 Ford F | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | F |
Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3000 mm |