2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 44 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 255 kg more than 1964 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |