1991 BMW 320 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1991 BMW 320 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 320 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1950 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, 1991 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 320 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1991 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |