1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (105 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 598 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 Stradale | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2930 mm |