1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Toyota Supra is newer by 32 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Supra weights approximately 345 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, 1995 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zodiac | Supra |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |