1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1957 Simca Vedette
To start off, 1960 Ford Zodiac is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Vedette would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Vedette (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Vedette should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 11 kg more than 1957 Simca Vedette.
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.
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1960 Ford Zodiac | 1957 Simca Vedette | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Zodiac | Vedette |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |