1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Corsair | 2600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 79.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |