1957 Renault Fregate vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1965 Ford Zodiac is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Renault Fregate. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Fregate weights approximately 114 kg more than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
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. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1957 Renault Fregate has manual transmission. 1957 Renault Fregate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Fregate | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Fregate | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2780 mm |
