1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 195 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zodiac | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Zodiac | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
