1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
