1997 Tata Estate vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1997 Tata Estate is newer by 34 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) has 41 more horse power than 1997 Tata Estate. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1997 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Tata Estate weights approximately 370 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Tata Estate. 1963 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1997 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 1997 Tata Estate 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:
1997 Tata Estate | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Tata | Ford |
Model | Estate | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |