1974 BMW Touring vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 8 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 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 135 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 895 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 |
