2007 BMW 130 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 44 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1963 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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 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 Weight | 1380 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |