1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1965 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6.
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 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1965 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |