1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 43 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 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 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | 2600 | 360 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 95 L |