1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 24 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 595 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |