1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 2600 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
