1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 230 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1988 Ford Fairlane 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. 1988 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |