1973 BMW 3 vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1959 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |