1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 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 30 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Zephyr | 2600 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 79.6 mm |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |