1979 BMW 735 vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1953 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 735 | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |