1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 25 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 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 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 80 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 360.
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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (216 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 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 | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |
