1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 30 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 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1957 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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1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1900 | F40 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 472 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |