2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 58 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | 1900 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |