1975 BMW 520 vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 103 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 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 136 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |