1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 354 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1949 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |