1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 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. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 320 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 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 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 135 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Zephyr | 135 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
