1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 190 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 1963 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 90 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 191 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1270 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |