1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 16 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford Zodiac (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Zodiac | 240 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
