1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 1954 Ford Popular is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular.
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 | 1954 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Popular |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2300 mm |
