1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1960 Ferrari 256 F1
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 256 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1.
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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1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 75 | 256 F1 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 159 L |