1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE 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 103 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 Holden FE. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1959 Holden FE | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | 2600 | FE |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2583 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
