1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1988 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 489 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F40.
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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1988 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Alfa 6 | F40 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 622 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |