1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 47 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), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (113 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Zephyr | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1375 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
