1959 BMW 700 vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1959 BMW 700 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 700 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 700 | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1172 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1620 mm |
