1977 BMW 732 vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1977 BMW 732 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 732 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 732 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1971 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 732 (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 732 | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 732 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2930 mm |