1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1990 Ferrari F1 90
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 (671 HP @ 12750 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 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 965 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F1 90.
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 | 1990 Ferrari F1 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | F1 90 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 671 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 12750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |