1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 240 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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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1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 230 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 | 1000 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |