1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 60 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 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 584 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | F-250 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3490 mm |