1990 BMW M3 vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (234 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1955 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW M3 | 1955 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 151 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |