1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina

To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 469 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 2600 Lotus Cortina
Year Released 1965 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2584 cc 1558 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 163 HP 105 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.6 mm 72.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.5:1
Top Speed 193 km/hour 167 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1374 kg 905 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 45 L


 

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