1995 BMW 528 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 45 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 435 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 528 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
