1980 BMW M1 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 271 kg more than 1950 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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M1 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
