1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 24 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 90 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2940 mm |