1957 BMW 600 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1958 Ford 12 M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2500 mm |
