2009 BMW 528 vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 is newer by 42 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 528 | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | 12 M |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 Length | 4860 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 125 L |