1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 170 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Alfetta | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1250 kg |
