1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 33 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 254 kg more 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1998 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro 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:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |