1950 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 130 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
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. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 6C | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
