1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Porsche 914 is newer by 18 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, 1974 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 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 267 kg more than 1974 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Zodiac | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Zodiac | 914 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |