1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 100 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 90 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
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 | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |