1961 Ford Zodiac vs. 1967 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1967 Trabant P 601 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Zodiac would be higher. 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 53 more horse power than 1967 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1967 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 576 kg more than 1967 Trabant P 601. 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, 1967 Trabant P 601, 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Zodiac | 1967 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Zodiac | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2030 mm |
