1966 Ford 12 M vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1966 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 2011 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | 12 M | 525 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
