1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1956 Ford F
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford F would be higher. At 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Ford F. (156 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford F weights approximately 576 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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 | 1956 Ford F | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | F |
Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2046 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3000 mm |