1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1957 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1968 BMW 2800 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1957 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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1957 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2800 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
