1995 BMW 528 vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 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 149 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1968 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 528 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1182 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
