1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 11 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 523 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2720 mm |