2009 BMW 316 vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2009 BMW 316 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 316 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1955 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 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 316 | 1955 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 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 | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |