1959 BMW 600 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 Ford Zephyr is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 700 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1969 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 600 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2930 mm |