1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1965 Ferrari 512 F1
To start off, both 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 (223 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 656 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 512 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 2600 | 512 F1 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 12000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
