1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 41 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 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (206 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger 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 166 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger.
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, 2006 Ford Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger 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 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4016 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 84 L |