2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 114 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 136 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |