1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 250 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |