1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 47 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 650 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zodiac | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Zodiac | Safari |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
