1989 BMW 316 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1989 BMW 316 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 66 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 316 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |