1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 39 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 47 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 225 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 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Econovan |
Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |