1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 598 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 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zodiac | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |
