1957 Ford Zodiac vs. 1996 Honda Legend
To start off, 1996 Honda Legend is newer by 39 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 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 476 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.
Because 1957 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 1957 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend, 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Zodiac | 1996 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zodiac | Legend |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
