1965 Ford Zodiac vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster 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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Zodiac has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Zodiac will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Zodiac | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Zodiac | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2970 mm |
