1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1978 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 312 (503 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 312 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 612 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 312.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1978 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 75 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 12200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
