1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Zephyr 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 29 more horse power than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 79 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, 1962 Ford Zephyr (185 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Zephyr 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 | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 179 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1179 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
