1977 BMW 520 vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1962 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
