1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 500 Mondial |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 735 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2260 mm |
