1993 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 28 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 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | E | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5956 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
