1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 53 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 850 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 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Zodiac | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zodiac | Pilot |
Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 2041 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |