1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 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. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 370 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Zodiac | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Zodiac | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |