1946 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 1038 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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:
1946 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 156 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 119 L |