1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1970 Ford Zephyr is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 255 kg more than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. 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, 1970 Ford Zephyr (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Zephyr | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Zephyr | Alpine |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2190 mm |