1995 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1955 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Ford Zephyr is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1955 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 146 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
