1996 BMW 530 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 32 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 530 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1964 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, 1996 BMW 530 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 530 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |
