1988 BMW M5 vs. 1960 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1988 BMW M5 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M5 (311 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M5 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1960 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, 1988 BMW M5 (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M5 | 1960 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3533 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
