1977 BMW 320 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 320 (161 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 220 kg more than 1977 BMW 320.
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. 1963 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 320 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 108 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |