1961 Ford Zodiac vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 34 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 91 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Zodiac | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zodiac | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
