1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1986 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1986 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 23 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, 1986 Ford Thunderbird (162 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 158 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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, 1986 Ford Thunderbird (241 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Thunderbird 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 | 1986 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |
