1949 Ferrari 166 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Ferrari 166. (154 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 166 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 166 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1115 kg |