1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT 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 25 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 250 GT | 90 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 49 L |