1950 Buick 40 vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1958 Ford Zodiac is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2720 mm |