1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1967 Alvis TF
To start off, 1967 Alvis TF is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alvis TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 358 kg more than 1956 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, 1967 Alvis TF (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Alvis TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 1967 Alvis TF | |
| Make | Ford | Alvis |
| Model | Zodiac | TF |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
