1995 BMW 528 vs. 1952 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1952 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1952 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 528 | 1952 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 528 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
