1991 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 455 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 512 TR | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 512 TR | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2584 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
