1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1966 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 312 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 312 (355 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 950 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 312.
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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1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1966 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 312 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |