1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1966 Ford Zephyr were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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 Ford Zephyr (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |