2009 BMW 120 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (113 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1966 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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.4 mm |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 68 L |