1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1989 BMW Z1 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1989 BMW Z1 (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z1 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2930 mm |
