1975 BMW 520 vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |