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Ford Zodiac

General information

ModelFord Zodiac
Year1965
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating53.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2553 ccm (155.78 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2553 ccm (155.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power109.00 PS (80 kW or 108 HP) at 4750 Rev. per min.
Max torque190.00 Nm (19.4 kgf-m or 140.1 ft.lbs) at 2900 Rev. per min.
Compression8.3:1
Bore x stroke82.6 x 79.5 mm (3.3 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Gearbox3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual
Bore x stroke82.7 x 79.5 mm (3.3 x 3.1 inches)

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0858 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4780 litres (1,263 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (440.9 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1270 kg (2,799.9 pounds)
Overall length4650 mm (183.1 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2780 mm (109.4 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)
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