1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 53 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
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, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zodiac | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
