1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 47 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 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 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 254 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 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 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 115 L |