2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 43 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 192 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Avalanche | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |
