1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1954 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1954 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1954 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2600 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
