1959 BMW 503 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 883 kg more than 1959 BMW 503. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 503 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
