1998 BMW 320 vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1968 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, 1998 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2169 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |