1965 Ford Zodiac vs. 1994 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1994 Nissan Crew is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 Nissan Crew.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Crew. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Zodiac | 1994 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Zodiac | Crew |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
