1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 27 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |