1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 1960 Ferrari 850
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is newer by 10 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 850. (72 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina weights approximately 430 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.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina | 1960 Ferrari 850 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Berlina | 850 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 64 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 680 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 140 L |