1961 Ford Zodiac vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 51 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac.
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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Zodiac | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Zodiac | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2970 mm |
