1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 1965 Porsche 904
To start off, 1965 Porsche 904 is newer by 7 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, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 493 kg more than 1965 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Zodiac | 1965 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Zodiac | 904 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2310 mm |