1995 Holden Commodore vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 31 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 105 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1995 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1995 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Holden Commodore | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Commodore | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
