1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect 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 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 512 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 110 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |