1959 BMW 600 vs. 1998 Ford Laser
To start off, 1998 Ford Laser is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Laser weights approximately 595 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 BMW 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 BMW 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Laser (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1998 Ford Laser | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Laser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2650 mm |
