1957 Ford Zodiac vs. 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 164 kg more than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Zodiac | 1963 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Zodiac | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2190 mm |
