1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor

To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 38 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 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor weights approximately 165 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 (220 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (175 Nm). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 2600 Think Neighbor
Year Released 1963 2001
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2584 cc 1997 cc
Engine Type in-line electric
Horse Power 164 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 175 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 2670 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1170 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2870 mm


 

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