2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1959 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z3 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z3 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1959 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, 2000 BMW Z3 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 1959 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z3 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
