2004 BMW 320 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 40 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 410 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, 2004 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |