2007 BMW 120 vs. 1956 Ford F

To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford F would be higher. At 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford F (156 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford F should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford F weights approximately 696 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford F has manual transmission. 1956 Ford F will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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