1959 BMW 503 vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1959 BMW 503 and 1959 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1959 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 503 | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 503 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
