1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 32 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
