1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 348 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.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Zodiac | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Zodiac | 911 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
