1965 Ford Zodiac vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 45 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 196 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Zodiac | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zodiac | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
