Ford Zodiac Mk II

Zodiac Mk2 at Goodwood Breakfast Club, April 2009

Zodiac Mk2 at Goodwood Breakfast Club, April 2009

Ford Zodiac Mk II - key facts

  • First introduced in 1956, the Ford Zodiac Mk II ended production in 1962.
  • The Ford Zodiac Mk II accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 17.1 seconds.
  • The maximum speed of the Ford Zodiac Mk II was 88 mph.
Ford Zodiac Mk II Specifications
From 1956
Until 1962
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length14ft 10in4.55m
Width5ft 8in1.75m
Kerb Weight2688lb/1.2ton1219kg
Engine
Engine displacement2553cc156cu in
Cylinders6
Cylinder LayoutInline
Valve operationOverhead valve
Power Output85bhp @ 4400rpm84PS @ 4400rpm
Specific Output33bhp/litre0.55bhp/cu in
Torque Output133lbft @ 2000rpm180Nm @ 2000rpm
Specific Torque71Nm/litre
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel systemSingle Carburettor
Carburettor makeZenith
Performance
Power to weight71bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph11.6 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph17.1 seconds
Standing Qtr mile20.9 seconds
Top speed88mph142km/h
Fuel consumption21.5mpg9km/l
Chassis
Engine locationFront
Engine alignmentLongitudinal
Driven wheelsRear
Front SuspensionIndependent Coil Spring
Rear SuspensionBeam axle half eliptic leaf
BrakesDrums front and rear
Gearbox type3 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Automatic
Number of gears3
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