1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 75 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 100 L |
