2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 48 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. 2009 Ford E-150 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. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-150 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | E-150 | 2600 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 47 L |