1959 BMW 502 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1959 BMW 502 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 502 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 502 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |