1952 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 F2
To start off, both 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C and 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 840 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 F2.
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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1952 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1952 Ferrari 500 F2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 500 F2 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |