1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 298 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
