1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1985 Ferrari F1 156
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 655 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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:
1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1985 Ferrari F1 156 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | F1 156 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 769 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |