1987 BMW 316 vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1987 BMW 316 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 316 (86 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 75 kg more than 1987 BMW 316.
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, 1952 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 316 | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1987 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1571 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |