1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 38 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 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TS-50 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | TS-50 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 132 L |