1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 46 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 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 149 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 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 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 115 L |
