1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 533 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2583 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
