Ford Zodiac Mk III
Overview
| Produced: |
1962-1966, 77709 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats
Estate, 4 doors, 4 seats |
Ford announced Mk III versions of its Zephyr and Zodiac in 1962. Once again the Zodiac version formed the upper model in the range. However this time the Zodiac featured a unique body which looked considerably different from the lesser models, however the floor pan and running gear were essentially the same as the Zephyr 6 Mk III. The Zodiac also had more power than the Zephyr 6 (an extra 11bhp) which made it capable of reaching a top speed of 100mph.
Differences between the Zephyr and Zodiac were quite significant. The Zodiac had a unique four headlamp front and a full width grille. The rear doors were a different shape and the rear 1/4 windows were behind the doors, increasing the cars glass area. Production of the Zodiac Mk III continued until the new Mk IV models arrived in 1966. Practical Classics Spring 2007 - Featuring Buyers Guide Ford Zephry/Zodiac MKIII/Ford Cortina MKIII. Click Here to view in our shop.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2553cc | S6 OHV | Ford Zephyr engine | 82.55mm x 79.5mm | 8.3 |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100mph | 18mpg |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | Track | Length | Width | Weight (CWT) |
Turning Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | |||||
| 8' 11" | 4' 5" | 4' 4" | 15' 2.5" | 5' 9" | ||
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 4 | |
| Estate | 4 | 4 |
Maintainability
| Mechanics | Bodywork |
|---|---|
| * * * - - | * * - - - |
People who looked at this car, also looked at:
- Ford Zodiac Mk IV
- Ford Zephyr 6 Mk III 213E
- Triumph TR6
- Ford Zodiac II Convertible
- Ford Zephyr 6 Mk IV
Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £400 | £1500 | £3000 | 26-Oct-06 |
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