1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 44 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (541 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 705 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, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 | 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
