1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 430 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Falcon | 1900 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |