1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1958 Talbot Lago America

To start off, 1960 Ford Zodiac is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot Lago America (81 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot Lago America should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 216 kg more than 1958 Talbot Lago America.

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, 1958 Talbot Lago America (192 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.

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