1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 5 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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 (220 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 125 L |