1979 BMW 728 vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1979 BMW 728 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1954 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:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 728 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |
