1975 Ford Torino vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 380 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 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Torino | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
