1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 25 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 198 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, 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Zodiac | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
