1992 BMW 518 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1992 BMW 518 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 BMW 518.
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, 1992 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 518 | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 518 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2930 mm |
