1967 Ford 12 M vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 643 kg more than 1967 Ford 12 M. 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 BMW 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford 12 M | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | 12 M | 118 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 51 L |