1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1959 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 92 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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, 1959 Ford Zodiac (188 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1959 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 179 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 188 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1192 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |