1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1991 Honda Accord
To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 32 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, 1991 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Accord weights approximately 218 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.
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, 1991 Honda Accord, 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, 1991 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 1991 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zodiac | Accord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
