1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 354 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1968 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2930 mm |