1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 314 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1988 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
