1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 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 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 536 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 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 470 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 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 F50 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | F50 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 671 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 10497 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 69 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 371 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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 84 L |