1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1998 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 574 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1998 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1998 Ferrari 456M | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 2600 | 456M |
Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 110 L |