1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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, 2010 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 128 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 1958 Ford Zodiac is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1958 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Zodiac | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zodiac | Civic |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
