1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 14 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 118 kg more than 1958 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Zodiac | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Zodiac | Valiant |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |