2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 404 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | E-250 | 2600 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2583 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 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |