1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1983 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1983 ZIL 4104 is newer by 24 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 7,689 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2143 kg more than 1959 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 1983 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Ford | ZIL |
| Model | Zodiac | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 7689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3340 mm |
