1998 BMW 325 vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1951 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 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 325 | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1998 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |