1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1958 Ford Popular | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Popular |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2300 mm |