1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 424 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Zodiac | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zodiac | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2950 mm |
