1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 2600 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 140 L |