1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1960 Ferrari 850
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 850 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 850. (72 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1960 Ferrari 850 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1750 | 850 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 680 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 140 L |