1966 Alpine A vs. 1965 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Alpine A is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A (108 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 520 kg more than 1966 Alpine A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A | 1965 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |