1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 1961 Triumph TR3
To start off, 1961 Triumph TR3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph TR3 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph TR3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 288 kg more than 1961 Triumph TR3.
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, 1958 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph TR3. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph TR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Zodiac | 1961 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Zodiac | TR3 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 904 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2240 mm |
