1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1972 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1972 Ford Maverick is newer by 9 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 40 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1972 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
