1978 Porsche 911 vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 911 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:
| 1978 Porsche 911 | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
