1975 BMW 320 vs. 1954 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 26 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1954 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |