1984 Ford Capri vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri.
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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 1963 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |