1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 206 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Cuneo | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2930 mm |
