1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 732 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 2008 Ferrari 599 has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari 599 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 1750 | 599 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 105 L |