2008 BMW 530 vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1967 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | 12 M |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 480 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |