1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 22 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. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 100 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 90 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
