1981 BMW 628 vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1981 BMW 628 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 628 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1968 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, 1981 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 628 | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |