1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1949 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1949 Ferrari 166. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alpine V6 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1988 Alpine V6 | 1949 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | V6 | 166 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |