1957 Ford Zodiac vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1957 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Zodiac | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Zodiac | 928 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |