2008 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M5 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1970 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2930 mm |
