1975 Ford LTD vs. 1960 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 689 kg more than 1960 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 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford LTD | 1960 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | LTD | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |