1945 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1950 Ferrari 166 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 800 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 166 |
Year Released | 1945 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 700 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |