1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1965 Ford Zodiac is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. Both 1963 Ford Zodiac and 1965 Ford Zodiac are equipped with a 2,553 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Zodiac | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zodiac | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
