1959 BMW 507 vs. 1987 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1987 Toyota Model F is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Model F weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1987 Toyota Model F | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 507 | Model F |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1811 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2240 mm |