1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1955 Ferrari D 50
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari D 50 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari D 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 460 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
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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1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1955 Ferrari D 50 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | GTV | D 50 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 640 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |