1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 3 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (113 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 280 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (198 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr 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 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 198 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 60.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2940 mm |