2009 BMW 535 vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1970 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 535 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 535 | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 535 | 12 M |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |