1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | 109 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
