1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 20 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1170 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2720 mm |
