2005 BMW 740 vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 703 kg more than 1956 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 136 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
