1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (105 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 430 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Eagle | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2930 mm |
