1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 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, 1959 Ford Zodiac (188 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (173 Nm). This means 1959 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zodiac | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
