1997 Porsche 911 vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 412 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm). This means 1997 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 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 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:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 685 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2780 mm |
