1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, both 1953 Ford 12 M and 1953 Ford Consul were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Consul 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 Ford 12 M | 1953 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Consul |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
