1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 43 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, 1999 Toyota MR-S (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR-S should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 222 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Zodiac | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zodiac | MR-S |
Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |