1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 1963 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU Wankel Spider would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (50 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 570 kg more than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zodiac | 1963 NSU Wankel Spider | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Zodiac | Wankel Spider |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1000 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 34 L |
