1990 BMW M3 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 27 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, 1990 BMW M3 (234 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 1963 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW M3 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:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
