1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 5.8 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |