2000 Honda Civic vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Zodiac. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic 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:
2000 Honda Civic | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |