1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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:
1952 Ferrari 212 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 212 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2561 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 100 L |