1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1968 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1968 Ferrari Dino is newer by 3 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, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino 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 260 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
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 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1968 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 2600 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
