1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 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 92 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 1964 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Zodiac has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Zodiac will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Pickup | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Pickup | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
