1952 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 Ford Maverick. 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.
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1952 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Maverick |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |