1983 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 14 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 41 L |
