2006 BMW 116 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2006 BMW 116 is newer by 43 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, 2006 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 116 should accelerate faster 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 2006 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 116 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2006 | 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 | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |