2009 BMW 120 vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1962 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |