1989 BMW 750 vs. 1956 Ford F
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford F would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1956 Ford F. (156 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford F weights approximately 246 kg more than 1989 BMW 750.
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. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford F has manual transmission. 1956 Ford F will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 1956 Ford F | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 750 | F |
Year Released | 1989 | 1956 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2046 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3000 mm |