1959 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (18 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 965 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Twosome, 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Twosome. (37 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Twosome | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Berkeley | Ford |
| Model | Twosome | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 328 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2780 mm |
