1975 Alpine A 442 vs. 1966 Ferrari 206
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 442 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 206 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 206. (217 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpine A 442 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 206. 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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1975 Alpine A 442 | 1966 Ferrari 206 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 442 | 206 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 580 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |