1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 175 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |