1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 1750 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
