2009 BMW 120 vs. 1954 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 379 kg more than 1954 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, 2009 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Zephyr. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1954 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |