1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 490 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Corolla | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
