1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 32 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 115 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 1963 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Serena 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:
| 1995 Nissan Serena | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Serena | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
