2008 BMW 530 vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 568 kg more than 1958 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, 2008 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
