1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1999 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F355.
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 F355 (373 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1999 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Alfa 6 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
| 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 | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
