1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 17 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 215 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Zodiac | 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Zodiac | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |