1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 19 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 359 kg more than 1965 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, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 2600 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 74 L |