1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano is newer by 5 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (113 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 252 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (198 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (191 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Caimano | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 198 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2940 mm |