1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1969 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Thunderbird | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 45 L |