1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1988 Honda Integra
To start off, 1988 Honda Integra is newer by 29 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, 1988 Honda Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 172 kg more than 1988 Honda Integra.
Because 1959 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 1959 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Integra, 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, 1959 Ford Zodiac (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Integra. (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 1988 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zodiac | Integra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
