1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1961 Ford Taunus. 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |