1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1966 Ford Zephyr were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 358 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr 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 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1330 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 | 100 L | 68 L |