1996 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1996 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 505 kg more than 1961 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, 1996 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. 1996 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Thunderbird | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Thunderbird | 2600 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |