2008 BMW 530 vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 462 kg more than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2262 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
