1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1957 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 204 kg more than 1970 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, 1957 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1957 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |