1997 BMW 850 vs. 1956 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1956 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1956 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. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1956 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1956 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1997 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |