1977 BMW 528 vs. 1951 Ford Custom
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Custom would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1951 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Custom.
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:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1951 Ford Custom | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 528 | Custom |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |
