2008 BMW 545 vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2008 BMW 545 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 829 kg more than 1951 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, 2008 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 545 | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |