1977 BMW 520 vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 18 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, 1977 BMW 520 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 134 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, 1959 Ford Zephyr (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |