2008 Honda Civic vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 124 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1965 Ford Zodiac is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2553 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
