1951 Ford Taunus vs. 1952 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1952 Ford 12 M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. Both 1951 Ford Taunus and 1952 Ford 12 M are equipped with a 1,172 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus.
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:
1951 Ford Taunus | 1952 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | 12 M |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |