2006 BMW 530 vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 47 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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. 2006 BMW 530 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. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | 12 M |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |