1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (106 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 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 71 kg more than 1974 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, 1960 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Zodiac | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zodiac | Capri |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |
