2006 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 36 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 510 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, 2006 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | 12 M |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |