1956 BMW 507 vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, both 1956 BMW 507 and 1956 Ford Zodiac were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1956 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 507 | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 507 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 136 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2720 mm |