1998 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1970 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
