1965 AC 427 vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, both 1965 AC 427 and 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1965 AC 427.
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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1965 AC 427 has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 AC 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC 427 | 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 427 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |