1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 166 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1951 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |