1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2007 Ford F-150

To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 41 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Ford F-150 (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 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 2007 Ford F-150
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 2600 F-150
Year Released 1966 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2584 cc 4195 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 163 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 3520 mm


 

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