1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 306 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Navajo | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |