1996 BMW 745 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 30 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 645 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 745 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2940 mm |