1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 38 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 408 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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Zodiac | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Zodiac | Carlton |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |