1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 567 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 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 580 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Alfa 6 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |
