1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 2008 Maybach 57
To start off, 2008 Maybach 57 is newer by 49 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1543 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, 2008 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 712 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 2008 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Ford | Maybach |
| Model | Zodiac | 57 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3400 mm |
