1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 49 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, 2005 Mazda Tribute (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 287 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Tribute (207 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zodiac | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1479 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
