1951 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1952 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 255 S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 550 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 255 S.
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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1951 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1952 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 255 S |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
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 | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2260 mm |