1952 Ford 12 M vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1952 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1952 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. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1952 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford 12 M | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | 12 M | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2820 mm |
