2009 BMW M3 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1950 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 M3 (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
