2008 BMW 540 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 45 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 465 kg more 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 540 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2553 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
