1975 Ford Escort vs. 1961 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 14 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, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 277 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1961 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
