1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 56 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 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 875 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 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Zodiac | FX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5026 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 2067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2885 mm |
