2007 BMW 330 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | 12 M |
Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |