1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1969 Porsche 914 is newer by 13 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 914 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 232 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914.
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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Zodiac | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Zodiac | 914 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |