1995 BMW 330 vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 41 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 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:
1995 BMW 330 | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |