1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1956 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 136 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |