1958 BMW 503 vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1970 Ford Zephyr is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 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, 1958 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 503 | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 503 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |