1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 21 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 109 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Zodiac | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Zodiac | 930 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |