1953 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 29 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 168 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 6C | 208 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 242 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 | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |