2001 BMW 318 vs. 1954 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1954 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, 2001 BMW 318 (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1954 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
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 | 1300 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 40 L |