2006 BMW 650 vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 650 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1965 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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 650 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
