1992 BMW 318 vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1992 BMW 318 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 318 | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |