1975 BMW 315 vs. 1961 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 181 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1961 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 315 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
