1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe 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 Coupe | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Coupe | 12 M |
Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |