1995 BMW S3 vs. 1951 Ford Custom
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Custom would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1951 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Custom.
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 S3 | 1951 Ford Custom | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | S3 | Custom |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
