1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1960 Ford Zodiac is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 339 kg more than 1960 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, both vehicles can yield 187 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1960 Ford Zodiac | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
Make | Ford | Willys-Overland |
Model | Zodiac | Rural |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |