1988 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1968 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, 1988 BMW M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1182 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
