1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 555 kg more than 1952 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Breyton | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Breyton | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1145 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 | 63 L | 40 L |
