2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 195 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Econovan | 1900 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |