1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1963 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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 (220 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
