1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 275 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1955 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Navajo | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |