1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 26 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 209 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Zodiac has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Zodiac will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zodiac | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Zodiac | 928 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |
