1959 BMW Isetta vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, both 1959 BMW Isetta and 1959 Ford Zephyr were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Zephyr (76 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1959 BMW Isetta. (13 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW Isetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 810 kg more than 1959 BMW Isetta. 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.
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1959 BMW Isetta | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Isetta | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 247 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | in-line |
Horse Power | 13 HP | 76 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 360 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2300 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1510 mm | 2720 mm |