1960 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 940 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1.
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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1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 256 F1 | 6C |
Year Released | 1960 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 77 L |