1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 125 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
