1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
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 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 90 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |
