1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1974 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1974 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1974 Ford Cortina. 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1974 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
