1993 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (113 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 520 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |