1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 116 L |