1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Ford 17M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ford 17M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (187 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 146 | 17M |
Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 129 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |