1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1950 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1950 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 2600 | 195 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 82 L |