1961 Ford Zodiac vs. 2007 Kia K2700
To start off, 2007 Kia K2700 is newer by 46 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia K2700 (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia K2700 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia K2700 weights approximately 339 kg more than 1961 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Zodiac | 2007 Kia K2700 | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Zodiac | K2700 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
