1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1990 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1990 Ford Fiesta is newer by 25 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, 1990 Ford Fiesta (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta 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 490 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fiesta. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1990 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |