1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 47 L |