2001 BMW 316 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2001 BMW 316 is newer by 38 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 BMW 316. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 316 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 316. 1963 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 316 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:
| 2001 BMW 316 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| 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 | 1310 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
