1972 BMW 3 vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,003 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
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, 1972 BMW 3 (272 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3003 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |