1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 250 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (235 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 90 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 235 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1330 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |