1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 10 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 200 kg more than 1965 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
