2006 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (238 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 166 | Corsair |
Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 60.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 45 L |