1953 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1953 Chevrolet Corvette and 1953 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Chevrolet Corvette (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | 12 M |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3859 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |