1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1952 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1952 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1952 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.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1952 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1987 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |