1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 41 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial 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 74 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
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 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | Mondial |
Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |