2005 BMW 745 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1966 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, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
