1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1967 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1967 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 145 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2930 mm |
