1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 44 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 20 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145, 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, 1955 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1955 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 145 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 40 L |