1973 BMW Touring vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 6 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 178 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Touring | 12 M |
Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |