1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 182 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
