1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1966 Ferrari 275
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 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 295 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ferrari 275 (294 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (216 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 275 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1966 Ferrari 275 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 275 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 133 L |
