1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 190 kg more than 1975 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |