1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1966 BMW 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 350 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
