1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 42 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 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 | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 132 L |
