1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 270 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1970 Ford Zephyr (154 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2930 mm |
