1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1955 Ford Prefect. 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2220 mm |