1953 Ferrari 553 F2 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 553 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 747 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 553 F2.
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 Ferrari 553 F2 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 553 F2 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2730 mm |