1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 41 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (193 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 139 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Zodiac | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zodiac | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
