1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is newer by 12 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), 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina 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.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Berlina | 12 M |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |