1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1957 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 18 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1957 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 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 | 251 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
