1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 398 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Zodiac | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
