1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1954 Ford 12 M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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.
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1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | 12 M |
Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |