2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 41 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 435 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fairlane | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |