2009 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 39 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
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 320 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2930 mm |