1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 1995 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1995 Toyota MR2 is newer by 31 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, 1995 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 35 kg more than 1995 Toyota MR2.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Zodiac | 1995 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zodiac | MR2 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |