1961 Ford Zodiac vs. 1969 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1969 Volvo 1800 is newer by 8 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, 1969 Volvo 1800 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 61 kg more than 1969 Volvo 1800.
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, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Zodiac | 1969 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Zodiac | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
