1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 306 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |