2009 BMW 135 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 46 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 255 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Zodiac has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Zodiac will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |