1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 14 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. Both 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1969 Ford Zephyr are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 20 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 41 L |