1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 88 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Zodiac | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zodiac | Capri |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |