1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. Both 1966 Ford Zephyr and 2012 BMW 116 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1966 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Zephyr | 116 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |