1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1965 Holden EH is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 7 kg more than 1965 Holden EH.
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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zodiac | 1965 Holden EH | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Zodiac | EH |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |