1965 Ford Zodiac vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1965 Ford Zodiac is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Zodiac | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Zodiac | P4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
