1980 BMW 628 vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 25 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 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:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
