1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166.
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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1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | 166 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 700 kg |