1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 292 kg more than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Zodiac | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zodiac | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
