1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1958 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 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |