1946 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 30 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 380 kg more than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | LTD |
Year Released | 1946 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3080 mm |