1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 2004 Noble M14
To start off, 2004 Noble M14 is newer by 40 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Noble M14.
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, 2004 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zodiac | 2004 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Ford | Noble |
| Model | Zodiac | M14 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| 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 | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
