1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1953 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 255 S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 700 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 255 S.
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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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1953 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 255 S |
Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2260 mm |