1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Sentra is newer by 55 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, 2011 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 112 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.
Because 1956 Ford Zodiac is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zodiac | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2000 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 | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2685 mm |
