2006 BMW 523 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 42 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, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 2006 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 227 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 | 4850 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |