1975 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 16 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 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 56 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, 1959 Ford Zephyr (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |