1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 10 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 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 200 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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:
| 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 6C | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2442 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 114 L |
