1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 33 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 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 115 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 208 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
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 | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 74 L |