1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 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 1008 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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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1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | 156 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 119 L |