1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina 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 Berlina (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 36 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina.
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 Berlina (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Berlina | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 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 | 1110 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 | 46 L | 40 L |
