1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 284 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |
