1958 BMW 600 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 325 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2530 mm |
