1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 102 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 136 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
