1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1963 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 355 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Zephyr | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Zephyr | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |