1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1989 Porsche 911

To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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 3,385 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 220 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1963 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 663 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.

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