1957 Ford Zodiac vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 1991 Porsche 968 is newer by 34 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 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 968 weights approximately 206 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, 1991 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Zodiac | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Zodiac | 968 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
