1995 BMW M5 vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1965 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
