1998 BMW 325 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 32 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (105 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 BMW 325.
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 (250 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 325 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2930 mm |
