1953 Ferrari 250 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250.
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:
1953 Ferrari 250 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 250 | 90 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 49 L |