1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac 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) has 42 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 290 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zodiac | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zodiac | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
