2009 BMW 330 vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2552 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 136 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
