1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 4 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, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 465 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zodiac | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Zodiac | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 180 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 | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
