2005 BMW 730 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 39 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1966 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |