1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 290 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 191 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |