1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 959 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 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 535 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Zephyr | 535 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
