1970 Audi 100 vs. 1961 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1970 Audi 100 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 109 kg more than 1970 Audi 100.
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, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Audi 100 | 1961 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | 100 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1871 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |