1982 BMW 325 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1982 BMW 325 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 325 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 325 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |