1996 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 27 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, 1996 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 316 | 1969 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 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 | 1310 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 41 L |