1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1966 Ford Corsair were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,584 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 104 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |