1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 1998 Panoz Q9
To start off, 1998 Panoz Q9 is newer by 40 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Q9 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Panoz Q9 (678 Nm) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Q9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Zodiac | 1998 Panoz Q9 | |
Make | Ford | Panoz |
Model | Zodiac | Q9 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |