1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1968 Ferrari 275
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 275 (297 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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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1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1968 Ferrari 275 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Spider | 275 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |