2005 BMW 760 vs. 1965 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1965 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 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 760 | 1965 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 760 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6128 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |