1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1950 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 340 America (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 340 America.
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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1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1950 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 2600 | 340 America |
Year Released | 1963 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |