1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1996 BMW 730
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 896 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 12 M | 1996 BMW 730 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | 12 M | 730 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |