1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2007 Ford F-450
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 44 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Ford F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 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 | 2007 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 110 L |
