1953 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1968 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 330 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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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1953 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1968 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 330 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |