1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 453 kg more than 1964 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Zodiac has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Zodiac will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Buick LeSabre | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 45 L |