1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1989 Toyota Supra 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 290 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 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Zodiac | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zodiac | Supra |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 220 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 | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |