1991 BMW 525 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1991 BMW 525 is newer by 25 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 685 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, 1991 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 525 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1991 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |