1981 BMW 745 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1969 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 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 41 L |