1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 60 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 240 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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Zephyr | 120 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |
