1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 48 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 2012 Ford F-350 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. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zodiac | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zodiac | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 132 L |
