1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 290 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |