1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1967 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 BMW 2800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1967 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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 2800 | 1967 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 2800 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2930 mm |