1965 Ford Zodiac vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 43 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Because 1965 Ford Zodiac is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zodiac | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zodiac | Civic |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |