1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1966 Ferrari 206
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 206 is newer by 17 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 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 206 (217 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 206 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 820 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 206.
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 | 1966 Ferrari 206 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 206 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |