1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (113 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 500 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1949 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2940 mm |