1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 777 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6490 cc | 2550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |