1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 399 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon 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 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 59 L |
