1988 BMW M3 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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, 1988 BMW M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
