1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 55 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 3,991 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 832 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 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Zodiac | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Zodiac | A8 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3122 mm |
