1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 45 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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, 2009 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Zodiac | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zodiac | S2000 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
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 | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |