1961 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1961 Ford Zodiac
To start off, both 1961 Austin Mini Cooper and 1961 Ford Zodiac were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 607 kg more than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Ford Zodiac is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Austin Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Mini Cooper | 1961 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Mini Cooper | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 40 L |