2012 Dodge Ram vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 49 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1963 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Ram | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2346 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 45 L |
