1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 52 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1393 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Zodiac | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Zodiac | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 104 L |
