1992 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 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, 1992 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
