1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr

To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 1969 Ford Zephyr
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model Alfa 6 Zephyr
Year Released 1982 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 133 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66.2 mm 72.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2930 mm


 

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