Ford Zodiac II

Overview

Produced: 1956-1962
Types: Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats
Estate, 4 doors, 4 seats
Pickup, 2 doors

Despite continuing strong sales for the Mk I Consul/Zephyr/Zodiac Ford introduced a new Mk II version in 1956. The Mk II cars were larger than before and so offered even more interior space than the Mk I. The Mk II body was all new and had transatlantic styling softened slightly to appeal to European tastes.

The Zodiac version once again topped the range and came packed with luxurious fittings and equipment. Most Zodiac's came with two-tone paint and white wall tyres, leather upholstery and a radio were standard equipment. The Zodiac sold well throughout the lifetime of the Mk II range, production stopped in 1962 with the arrival of the Mk III.

Engines

Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
2553cc S6 OHV Ford Zephyr engine 82.55mm x 79.5mm 7.8

Transmission

Type Gears Comment
Manual with Overdrive 3  
Automatic    

Drivetrain and Suspension

Drivetrain F/R
Steering Worm
Suspension Front Independent/Coil Springs
Rear Beam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Performance

Top Speed 0-60 SQM MPG Engine Pwr Comment
88mph 17.1s 20.9s 22mpg 85bhp @4400  

Brakes

Front Rear Comment
Drum Drum  
Disc Drum  

Dimensions

Wheelbase Track Length Width Weight
(CWT)
Turning Circle
Front Rear
8' 11" 4' 5" 4' 4" 15' 0.5" 5' 9"    

Body

Type Seats Doors Comment
Saloon 4 4  
Estate 4 4  
Pickup 2 2  

Maintainability

Mechanics Bodywork
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£800 £2200 £5500 26-Oct-06
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