1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 96 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulia | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |