1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1960 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is newer by 16 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 3,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster 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, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Pickup | 1960 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Pickup | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 187 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |