1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 166 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford Zodiac (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |
