1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 39 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 183 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Zodiac | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Zodiac | Commodore |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |