1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 91 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 31 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |