1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 14 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 307 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zodiac | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
