1988 BMW M3 vs. 1952 Ford Crestline
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 3,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Ford Crestline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1952 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Crestline weights approximately 184 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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.
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1988 BMW M3 | 1952 Ford Crestline | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Crestline |
Year Released | 1988 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2940 mm |