1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1957 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 255 S.
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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1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1957 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | GTV6 | 255 S |
Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 159 L |