2005 BMW 730 vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1959 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. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | 12 M |
Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |