1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1959 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 402 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1959 Ford Zodiac (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1959 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTA | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |