2009 BMW 120 vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 39 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 535 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, 2009 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | 12 M |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |